The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD)
came into force in December 2000. The Directive, 2000/60/EC, is
a direct response to a decline in water quality and wetland ecosystems
throughout Europe. In short, the Directive aims at achieving "good
water status" for all waters by 2015.
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General Information on the Directive

Report on WFB Workshop in Mullingar
2nd & 3rd June 2004

Report on WFB Seminar in Tullamore
30th June 2004

Programme for the Biological Assesment of Lakes
(Inclusive of Fish Stocks - Gillnetting)